Lot 1822
A rare late 17th century marquetry walnut longcase clock, the hood with moulded cornice above 11" square dial set with silvered chapter ring, seconds dial and date aperture, with detailed pierced corner spandrels and engraved "Chr. Gould Londini, Fecit" with eight day movement flanked by half cut ebonised gilt heightened pilasters above a long marquetry inlaid door centred with a bullseye glass to a plinth base, the inlay centred with an exotic bird amongst detailed floral sprays, height 216cm. Christopher Gould operated in London between 1682 and 1718.
